Organ Preservationist - Transplant Organ Perfusion

Florida Health Sciences Center Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking an Organ Preservationist to support transplant perfusion work using Lifeport and OrganOx devices. You will assist with perfusion procedures, manage supplies, and maintain equipment in the surgical suites under supervision.

The role requires CST or Surgical Assistant certification, ABTC CTP certification, and 2–3 years of surgical tech experience. This is a full-time on-site position at the TGH Main Campus in Tampa, FL.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Surgical Assistant program.
• Current CST or Surgical Assistant certification required.
• CTP certification from the ABTC Required.
• 2-3 years of surgical assistant or surgical tech experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procedures requiring Lifeport Kidney Pump, OrganOx Liver perfusion device, and related surgeries.
• Provide, assemble, and care for perfusion supplies, instruments, and equipment before, during, and after procedures.
• Clean and maintain perfusion equipment; assist perfusion team leader with ordering and stocking perfusion supplies and equipment in the surgical suites.
• Administer medication under the direction of the physician.

Skills

Surgical technology

Surgical assistance

CTP certification

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology or Surgical Assistant program

Tools

Lifeport Kidney Pump

OrganOx Liver perfusion device

Job description

Job Description

Organ Preservationist - Transplant Organ Perfusion - (260004I1)

Description

Under general supervision of the Organ Perfusion Manager, following policies, procedures, and professional guidelines, assists with all procedures requiring the use of Lifeport Kidney Pump, OrganOx Liver perfusion device, and other related surgical procedures. Provides, assembles, and cares for all perfusion supplies, instruments, and equipment before, during and after procedures, cleans and maintains all perfusion equipment, and assists perfusion team leader with ordering and stocking all perfusion supplies and equipment in the surgical suites. Administers medication under the direction of the physician. Responsible for performing Job duties in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Surgical Assistant program.
• Current CST or Surgical Assistant certification required.
• CTP certification from the ABTC Required.
• 2-3 years of surgical assistant or surgical tech experience preferred.

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday